Episode 11: What Makes a Great Consulting Partnership?
In this episode, Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish explore the ins and outs of partnering with consultants, sharing their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and insights on how organizations can maximize these relationships for success.
Keywords
consulting, organizational development, leadership training, organizational change, consulting relationships
Key Takeaways
- When to partner with a consultant and why
- Building trust and transparency in consulting relationships
- The importance of upfront discovery and clear communication
- Balancing internal and external resources for organizational change
- The role of ongoing relationships versus one-off projects
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to The Strategic Pause
00:14 Setting the Tone for the Conversation
00:25 Introduction to Consulting Partnerships
03:22 Paths to Consulting: Personal Journeys
06:38 Understanding the Consultant’s Role
09:38 When to Engage a Consultant
12:15 Challenges in Consultant Engagement
15:19 Building Effective Relationships
18:30 The Importance of Transparency and Trust
21:27 Consultant Insights and Observations
24:38 Final Thoughts on Consulting Partnerships
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Katrina Kennedy:
Katrina Kennedy | Helping You Create Learning That Lasts
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